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When your friends are expecting a baby or have very recently become new parents, it’s nice to get them a small gift to show your love and support.
But choosing the perfect ‘new parent’ or baby shower gift can be difficult, especially if you’re not a parent yourself. Even if the new parents are your closest friends, you need to take careful consideration when you’re hunting for an extra special present.
You can always go back to the traditional baby gifts if you’re stuck but it’s sometimes nicer to go one step further and think of a unique gift. It’s important to consider the new parents’ needs and their baby’s needs too.
To help you find something that is unique, thoughtful, and useful to the new parents in your life, here are four great gift ideas.
Baby Feeding Accessories
Every new parent is going to need feeding equipment, such as organic cotton baby bibs, feeding bottles, and plastic bowls. They are a great gift idea because of their practicality.
There are lots of adorable matching cups, bowls, and cutlery with different patterns and colors. You can also make the gift a little more personal by getting the baby’s name engraved or painted onto the items.
Plushie Toys
Babies and young children love soft plushie toys. They’re the perfect gift for girls and boys, and there is a wide range of different characters and animals that you can get.
Whether you get a cute teddy or an animal plushie, there’s no doubt that these soft toys will be loved by everyone, especially the baby!
So what are you waiting for, buy a penguin plushie or animal plushies now!
Sensory Toys
Sensory toys have been shown to promote the healthy growth and development of babies and children. They are the perfect way to get children interested in exploring their environment and keep them occupied for hours on end.
Soft plushies and fluffy teddies are a type of sensory toy as they can help to develop a baby’s sense of touch. However, there are plenty of different sensory toys that you can buy, each of which activates one of the five senses.
For example, sensory toys with flashing lights and different colors and patterns activate the visual system. Toys that make noises can promote the development of a baby’s auditory system.
Some of the most common to most popular sensory toys are:
- Sensory boards
- Fidget spinners
- Magnetic balls
- Chewing rings
- Stress balls
- Building blocks
- Playdough and putty
Baby Clothes
Clothes are essential for every baby but they can get expensive for new parents who need to buy a wardrobe full for their newborn. To help the new parents out, grab some cute baby clothes to gift them. Whether it’s a fluffy onesie or a set of t-shirts, they will be much appreciated.
If you can, choose clothing that is made from cotton and avoid clothing made from synthetic fibers. Natural cotton is much softer and smoother, so it won’t irritate the baby’s skin.